The Early Childhood Educator’s Club exists to facilitate the professional and personal growth and development of Christian early childhood teacher candidates through a variety of early childhood activities and meaningful social connections

Mission

To promote professional development opportunities that enhances students’ work with young children and families; and generates insights and information to help guide students (teacher candidates) through classes and into their future classrooms:

To provide fellowship and fun opportunities for early childhood students to meet and connect

To act as a support system for students, by encouraging peer exchange, mentoring and prayer

To facilitate service and enrichment initiatives through which our time and expertise can be used to support and assist children and families

To create an awareness of issues impacting young children and families; and of the contributions of early childhood professionals to the development and well-being of young children

To be advocates for young children and demonstrate our commitment to children, families and the early childhood profession

To be active on our college campus and in the local county, by participating in various community events

Membership

The Early Childhood Educator’s Club is open to all Nyack College students of all majors, particularly those enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Programs at Nyack College: Early Childhood, Early Childhood- Childhood, or Early Childhood Interdisciplinary Studies.

Affiliation

The Early Childhood Educator’s club at Nyack College, is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Palisades Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC), the New York City Association for the Education of Young Children (NYCAEYC) and the International Association of Christian Early Educators (IACEE). The premier professional Early Childhood Education organization, NAEYC is the largest, most powerful, and most influential body in the world that addresses the needs and issues of young children from birth through 8 years of age.